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Cala Homes promotes Neil Riddell to lead East of Scotland business

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Homebuilder Cala has promoted Neil Riddell, appointing him as Managing Director for its East of Scotland business, which spans Edinburgh, the Lothians, Perth and Kinross, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Neil takes on the role following a successful period as... View Article

UK Homes with Gardens Cost 27.8% More Than Those Without, New Analysis Reveals

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

New research from UK housebuilder, Tilia Homes, has found that homes with a garden cost an average of £75,598, or 27.8%, more than equivalent properties without one. The study, which examined Zoopla listings across 82 of the UK’s biggest cities... View Article

Master ventilation compliance with our range of MVHR Solutions and Free Design Service

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Our comprehensive range of MVHR ventilation solutions is backed by specialist design expertise and industry-leading guidance. From concept to completion, we help you navigate building regulations with confidence, ensuring your projects meet the highest standards of performance and compliance. Whether... View Article

Why land stewardship is suddenly the talk of the towns

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

Right now the drive to build new homes on a scale not seen for decades is dominating headlines, as the Government turbocharges plans for seven new towns. Each is expected to deliver at least 10,000 houses. Meanwhile, Secretary of State... View Article

Keller at Küchenmeile 2026

Thursday, 3rd September 2026

As in previous years, Keller will be presenting the company’s latest kitchen innovations at Küchenmeile, together with worktop supplier Jetstone. Under the theme “The art of combination”, Keller will show how dealers are offered maximum design freedom through its range... View Article

Quince Homes’ latest luxury housing development completed with Forbo’s Allura LVT

Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Morecombe Bay, the luxury Pippins Beck residential development in the Lake District demanded high expectations from its interior finishes. Forbo Flooring System’s Allura LVT was specified as the ideal solution to match both the... View Article

Cruden Homes secures new development in Bathgate

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

New site marks Cruden Homes’ first new private-sale development in Bathgate and strengthens its West Lothian presence Five-star housebuilder Cruden Homes has secured a new residential development site in Bathgate, marking its first private-sale development in the town and further... View Article

100 new affordable homes delivered at landmark South Queensferry development

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

One hundred new affordable homes have been completed at The Crossings in South Queensferry, marking a major milestone for Sanctuary Scotland as it delivers its first development in Edinburgh. Completed in May 2026 and delivered in partnership with national housing... View Article

How housebuilders unlock value through early drainage design

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Shahir Mahmood at Polypipe Building Products explores how early focus on drainage design is helping SME housebuilders improve planning outcomes, maximise land value and future-proof developments. For SME housebuilders, delivering viable developments increasingly means balancing planning requirements, land optimisation and... View Article

Beyond the block

Tuesday, 1st September 2026

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to deliver more from the buildings it creates. Homes and commercial buildings alike are expected to be more energy efficient, lower carbon, durable and cost-effective than ever before. At the same time, designers,... View Article

Trianco heat pumps support safer, healthier homes

Friday, 28th August 2026

Housing associations, local authorities, and operators of nursing homes and public buildings are facing growing expectations to provide environments that are not only energy efficient, but also safe, healthy, and well managed. Trianco’s latest heat pump technology is helping organisations take... View Article

Bridging construction and efficiency with smart buildings

Friday, 28th August 2026

Paul Beech from Armatherm discusses the role thermal bridging plays in limiting building performance, and why ‘smart’ building design is the means to address it and achieve genuine energy efficiency in residential buildings. Smart buildings will play a vital role... View Article

Lessons on Retrofitting Insulation for Domestic Properties Case Study

Thursday, 27th August 2026

Wood fibre insulation from STEICO and a diffusion-open EWI Pro render was chosen to support the low-carbon retrofit ambitions of the owner of a semi-detached house in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Furbnow, specialists in planning home energy... View Article

Hill selected as Lewisham Council’s long-term strategic development partner

Thursday, 27th August 2026

Following a year-long procurement process, the Council has appointed award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group as its long-term strategic partner to accelerate the delivery of much-needed affordable homes, regeneration projects and investment across Lewisham. With more than 10,000 households on the... View Article

Vistry completes the forward sale of 81 affordable homes at Holme Meadows to VIVID

Thursday, 27th August 2026

Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, has completed the forward sale of 81 affordable homes at Holme Meadows in South Wokingham to VIVID, one of the South of England’s leading housing associations. The 81 affordable homes are part... View Article

Magna secures £250 million Homes England funding to help deliver 1,500 affordable homes

Wednesday, 26th August 2026

Magna Housing has been confirmed as a strategic partner in Homes England’s new Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026-2036, securing £250 million to support the delivery of 1,500 affordable homes. The announcement includes Magna among a select group of... View Article

Contract awarded for 143 homes on the former County Hall site in Cwmbran

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

Leading partnerships developer Lovell has been selected by Codi Group to deliver a new 143 home development on the site of the former County Hall. The £35.6 million development will comprise 143 homes, including 35 homes for open market sale, 50 for Shared Ownership... View Article

Developer predicts ‘transformational decade’ for affordable housing

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

Wolverhampton-based developer SH Partnerships today predicted a transformational decade for affordable housing, after £9.58 billion was announced to deliver 73,600 new homes across England. Managing Director Chris Timmins said although the funding was vital, it was the timescale attached to... View Article